Dogtown Redemption: Recyclers vs. NIMBYs

Name: Dogtown Redemption: Recyclers vs. NIMBYs
Uploaded: 2016-05-16T23:00:00Z
Duration: P166S
Description: This excerpt from the Independent Lens documentary Dogtown Redemption shows the battle of the Oakland City Council and NIMBYs against Alliance Metals, a recycling center that many homeless people in West Oakland depend upon for income. In a city council meeting, street resident Jason argues passionately in favor of keeping it open, only to have the police try to shut it down the next day.

Clip: Season 17 Episode 18 | 2m 46s | Video has closed captioning.

This excerpt from the Independent Lens documentary Dogtown Redemption shows the battle of the Oakland City Council and NIMBYs against Alliance Metals, a recycling center that many homeless people in West Oakland depend upon for income. In a city council meeting, street resident Jason argues passionately in favor of keeping it open, only to have the police try to shut it down the next day.

Aired: 05/15/16

Rating: NR